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BV56 NPF

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,839 mi
Last recorded77,839 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 NPF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 77,839 miles

Both front wipers leave a slight smear!

Both rear tyres are heavily perished replacement advised! 165/65x13

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded floor mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded floor mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & lower sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & lower sill (2.4.A.3)

The spare tyre is flat!

Fail 9 Apr 2018 77,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Both front wipers leave a slight smear!

Both rear tyres are heavily perished replacement advised! 165/65x13

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded floor mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded floor mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & lower sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & lower sill (2.4.A.3)

The spare tyre is flat!

Pass 4 Apr 2017 76,445 miles

off side rear outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 75,437 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 74,015 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 69,684 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 69,684 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 66,191 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 66,190 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2012 64,171 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 61,755 miles

front discs slightly pitted

Fail 17 Mar 2011 61,755 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 May 2010 54,919 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 49,993 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 49,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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BV56 NPF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 42,791 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV56 NPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV56 NPF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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